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W.T. Cooke Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 557 students

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Posted January 20, 2013

We are a military family that had to temporarily evacuate from Japan in March, 2011. The administration and teachers at Cooke were very welcoming to our family. They placed our kids with great teachers, acclimated me to the routine and in a very short while, we had a had a little bit of "normal" back in our life! Thanks especially to Rosemary, and all of the wonderful staff that supported our family!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 14, 2011

Cooke is a GREAT school my seven yr old is flourishing there and my 12 year old went there previously, (special needs) he did GREAT
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2009

Cooke is an outstanding school. This will be my daughters second year there and we are thrilled to be a part of such an amazing school. As a mother of 5, and this being my youngest, I have been through my share of school experiences. I can say nothing negative. I'd be will to put Cooke up against any private school anyday!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2009

This was my child's first year at Cooke and I have to say I am utterly disappointed and wish we could relive the whole year over at a different school. His teacher should NOT be teaching elementary students as her demeanor is more suited for college age students. This really intimidates the children and therefore they suffer in so many ways for it. Such a shame.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2008

Cooke School has everything you could hope for in any school, private or public. The principal, Ms. Sessoms, is amazing. Her leadership and guidance has raised the bar for teachers and students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 10, 2008

Amazing School with amazing principle and staff! The entire vibe is positive from the moment you enter the building and what an awesome learning environment that makes!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2007

I'm very happy with Cooke! My son is doing so well there! His reading skills are soaring! They are very dedicated to the children! They have great Math, Science, & Music programs also.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 16, 2007

Cooke is a GREAT school. You won't find a more dedicated Principal, Vice Principal and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 11, 2003

I have been a parent of W.T. Cooke for six years now and found only genuine caring, leadership and dedication in all of the teachers, staff and administration.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 87% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
97%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 84% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
98%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
90%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
87%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 89% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students93%
Female students93%
Male students92%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

All Students93%
Female students89%
Male students96%
Black students72%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

Math

All Students62%
Female students51%
Male students71%
Black students33%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students70%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities65%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English63%
Not migrant62%

Science

All Students96%
Female students95%
Male students96%
Black students94%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant96%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students87%
Female students86%
Male students87%
Black students62%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic70%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

English: Writing

All Students93%
Female students90%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students75%
Female students73%
Male students76%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic65%
White students78%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant75%

Science

All Students95%
Female students91%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic94%
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 73% 57%
Black 17% 26%
Hispanic 7% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 47%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1501 Mediterranean Ave
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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